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This site was created for use by the top 100 culinary high schools in the country. On this page you’ll find many resource videos that will give you a taste of some of the culinary techniques in use today. Make sure to check back with this site as other content is added.
Educational Resources
Whether you’re a culinary student at Sullivan University or you simply love food, you’ll enjoy the secrets these experienced chefs have to share. Discover magazine articles written by and about Sullivan University chefs, try a variety of recipes or watch videos of cooking tips from a master chef.
About Sullivan University
Sullivan University is home to the renowned National Center for Hospitality Studies, one of the leading Culinary Arts, Professional Catering, Baking & Pastry Arts, Hotel/Restaurant Management, and Hospitality Management programs in the country.
If your dream is to become a professional chef, own a catering business or improve your management skills, this is where you’ll master the techniques, develop your own recipes and understand the leading theories in food production. The Culinary Arts curriculum blends modern and classical styles in one of the country’s superior training facilities, with instruction and example from leading chefs and other professionals. Classes are offered in four 11-week terms each year.
If you want to travel the world and help others do the same, the travel and tourism program offers a variety of programs to help your dreams come true. Train on the same programs you’ll use in the industry, and travel while you learn.
What Experts Say
Several of the industry’s top food professionals know the Sullivan University program; some are even graduates. Here’s what they say about the National Center for Hospitality Studies.
Emeril Lagasse
Host, Food Network: The Essence of Emeril, Emeril Live
Owner: Emeril's Restaurant, NOLA, Emeril's New Orleans Fish House, Delmonico's, Emeril's Orlando, Delmonico's Steakhouse
"The thing about Sullivan is that the environment here is very, very intense but the feeling and the facility is yet very, very small. It's very controlled. It's nice to see the hands on; it's nice to see the student/chef ratio. Those things are very important to me because those things really say quality and I think that that's what Sullivan really stands for. Is that it has a really high sense of quality and a high sense of care." - Emril Lagasse
View video of what Emeril Lagasse has to say about Sullivan University
Melissa Graf
Chef Instructor, Disney Institute
Sullivan Graduate
Developed The Art of Healthy Cooking program at the Disney Institute
Worked with Southern Living® magazine to create the Disney Institute programs Celebrations: "Southern Living" Style and Taste of "Southern Living"
Guest chef, Lifetime Television: Next Door with Katie Brown
"The instructors I had at Sullivan were great. The classes are small, you really get to know the instructors and they can help you not only just to find a job but also if you are having trouble in one area or another. They are very willing and able to help." - Melissa Graf
Gerald A. Fernandez
President, MultiCultural Food Service & Hospitality Alliance
National Account Manager, Food Service Sales, General Mills
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation of Minneapolis board member, Women's Food Service Forum member, founding member of Research Chefs Association (RCA), recipient of 1998 Ernest Henry
Royal Pioneer Award by the MultiCultural
Food Service & Hospitality Alliance
"When I think of Sullivan, I think of pride, respect, cleanliness. They set a standard that, although they may be small, it's really world class." - Gerald A. Fernandez
Dean Morgan
Vice-President of Operations, Focus Enterprises
Provides development, construction, refurbishment and management services for hotels including Holiday Inn Express, Carlton Lodge, Super 8, Auburn Inn, etc.
Sullivan Graduate
24 years’ experience in foodservice industry
"Sullivan has been probably one of the best things that's ever happened to me in my life. I am a graduate of Sullivan. I lived in Indiana. I moved to Louisville to go to college here. I graduated six years ago and, from that point, my career has taken off tremendously. I've managed a resort in the Caribbean, I've traveled internationally, and marketed hotels worldwide. Currently, I operate six hotels and do the sales and marketing for twenty other hotels. Sullivan is really a quality institution. You get a quality education and its dedicated staff. The campus is beautiful; it's in a beautiful environment." - Dean Morgan
Culinary Camp 2010
Plan now to take part in this special week. Learn from renowned chefs all day and take part in special events each evening. Space is limited, so register now at www.sullivan.edu/culinarycamp
Learn More...
About Sullivan University’s National Center for Hospitality Studies by email bwillett@sullivan.edu or text culinaryhot100 to 35350 or calling 800-844-1354